"All Choked Up"

I was stunned by the size and color of this artichoke presented in a bowl as a solo table centerpiece. It seems this artichoke had a rendezvous with a wild artichoke thistle, resulting in astounding offspring. I used my form of pointillism to best express the range of delicious pinks through purples of this bloom with an accent of blues and greens in the foliage. This painting will be a centerpiece on any wall.		      
             
   
   
             
    "Cut Ups "

For those who like the truly unique, this is it! This painting was my answer to a floating watermelon. In this case the pieces were defying gravity and it took me two weeks to figure out a way to anchor them onto the paper. See that little slice at the top center. Its addition did the job. Block it out with your finger and watch the larger slices fly away. There are many delicious subtle changes of color in this painting a computer can not reproduce. You almost want to lick the paper when you see the real painting. I used my favorite Fugal design and my form of Pointillism to capture this melon..		      
             
   
   
             
    "Flower Bank"   SOLD

Oh how I wish my flower bank looked like this! If you look closely, you will find other little critters enjoying the leaves, honey, and sky too. Imagine this painting gracing your wall all year around. Add a dash of floral air-freshener and you'll never be at a want for flowers again. A Joy forever!		      
             
   
   
             
    "Mirage" SOLD

Oh how the mystery of this watercolor collage will keep you intrigued. Hang it one way for a while then turn it and watch as a whole different reality emerges. Just when you think there is nothing new to understand in this painting, turn it a third way. You will see my world in a whole different perspective. By the fourth time it is turned, all your friends will be envious of your treasure.		      
             
   
   
             
    "Pretty As A Picture" SOLD

We arrived at Lake Quinnalt, WA, just as the sun was setting. It was breathtaking! The multi-colored peach sky, which does not show well on the computer, was the perfect foil for the luminous pines. I grabbed my paints and rushed down to the front terrace to capture the moment. This really is prettier than a picture.		      
             
   
   
             
    "Peony with Pizzazz"

Scrumptious, Dazzling, such juicy color you will want to lick the paper! This Tree Peony grows in my garden and blooms in the spring. It is breathtaking! I want to sit right down and try to capture its beauty. I'm always too busy, so I take a picture. Now I've captured its beauty forever with my form of pointillism and Fugal design. You will have a hard time taking your eyes off of this painting, as it hands on your wall.
   
             
   
   
             
    "Rock 'N Roll"

What would have been a standard painting of The Bull Moose River in New York has become rich and exciting by the introduction of fall colors; rainbow lines on the water, eroded rocks and a black sky as a foil for this delicious scene. You will find yourself sitting and listening for the gurgle of the water as it flows on endlessly. This painting on your wall can be better than any tranquilizer prescribed by a doctor.		      
             
   
   
             
    "Sultan's Secret" SOLD

It's no secret; this is a Turban Squash. Let your imagination wander into my world and answer this question for me. What was under those huge three-foot turbans the sultans used to wear? Something had to hold them in place. Guess what I think could have been the basic frame? Now we share the secret of the title. I feel these squash are best displayed within the movement the fugal design; then I chose my form of pointillism to express their stimulating colors. I added the blues of the cornflowers as a complement to pop the orange colors.		      
             
   
   
             
    "The Red Head"

I was inspired at first sight by the zebra-like texture of this crisp, tasty looking cabbage. What fun to let your eye meander through this maze nature has created. The roundness of this veggie demanded a circular format. The fugal design dramatically emphasizes this characteristic. This is a painting you can spend hours exploring. .		      
             
   
   
             
    "To All the Girls"

Now here's a painting for those who like the unusual and variety in their lives. Unlike most paintings where there is only one way to hang them, this one has been featured in our book in all its fascinating directions. A directional turn a month will make this picture the talk of your collection. I asked an instructor if I could draw his model, as I was not taking his class. On his second peek at what I was doing he could not help himself. He had to tell me I had started too low and would not get her feet in the painting. Being assured that they would be included later did nothing to dissuade him. Later I turned the paper and drew her with the feet coming out of her ear. That was only the beginning. It is fun to count how many feet are included. He was not impressed but many Jurors were as it was accepted in four National Exhibitions. I named it after him as he considered himself a "ladies' man"..		      
             
   
   
             
    "Tomorrow's Nostalgia"

Have you ever seen the glory of New England in the Fall? I have been seduced by it's beauty many times throughout my lifetime. I've also been struck by changes, old barns that had supported family farms for years now decayed and abandoned. The small roadside stands have now been replaced by large shops that sell all sorts of fresh veggies and everything else. The farmers' small lawns once mowed by hand are now stripped by riding power mowers that clear everything in sight. Those colorful leaves that once collected in ditches and against buildings are now blown into piles to be hauled away. Even more startling, the simple Fall door decoration has been replaced by scarecrows, wagons full of flowers, and arrays of pumpkins from the city to the country. My picture, which records today's world in a modern manner, will someday be viewed as old fashioned.		      
             
   
   
             
    "Tootie Fruitie"

Doesn't this painting make you want to run to the store for a taste of this succulent fruit? You might be startled at the price of the Horned Melon. I was! I was not impressed with the flavor but it is sensational-looking in a painting. The color is as delicious as the fresh fruit by painting it in my form of pointillism. This outstanding picture will be fresh forever.		      
             
             

Charlotte Huntley
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All Choked Up


Cut Ups


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Rock 'n Roll


Tomorrows Nostalgia